Best Cremation Service Escondido Near Me

4worldlovers: California Funeral Alternatives is a family and veteran owned and operated business, serving all of San Diego County. Laws were passed in 1997 in California that allowed consumers to have price effective funeral service, without losing quality and care.


We do not have large facilities, expensive cars and memberships into memorial societies. OUR OVERHEAD IS VERY LOW... However, we can provide visitation facilities, vehicles and other services that large funeral homes provide, at a fraction of the costs.

Many arrangements may be made on the Internet, telephone and by fax

4worldlovers:
Since 1928, McLeod Mortuary has provided funeral services — including more recently cremation services — to people from all walks of life in Escondido and the surrounding San Diego community. Throughout that time, our offerings have evolved to reflect the needs of families. However, the funeral home’s commitment to care for those who have lost loved ones, with dignity and respect, has remained.


Our historic adobe building on East Valley Parkway is a comfortable place to plan a memorial. It has a beautiful chapel with stained-glass windows and an exposed-beam ceiling; the chapel seats up to 120 guests for a funeral service. Whether your family is seeking a large traditional funeral with a casket viewing and a reception afterward or a small cremation service followed by an intimate toast, our caring professionals are experienced in designing memorials that deeply reflect a loved one's life.


Each person is special, and a unique life deserves a unique celebration. Our funeral directors specialize in creating one-of-a-kind tributes that celebrate a person’s interests and individuality. They are practiced at finding inspiration in a hobby, passion, style or song and using it to inform a service like no other. From favorite foods and themed decor to preferred colors and personalized takeaways, we will do our very best to help you plan a fitting, memorable tribute.


We also handle details such as writing an obituary, coordinating pallbearers and arranging music. And the funeral home will prepare and file the death certificate and request copies for you.


We believe cremation should be about memories, not high prices. Cremation is important in certain religions and cultures, but regardless of cultural or religious affiliations, more and more families are choosing cremation over other options. Our funeral home partners with a locally-owned and operated crematorium and provides several options for cremation services. Get more information on starting prices for cremation.

4worldlovers: Our mission at George Family Cremation And Burial is to bring the funerals back to the home to provide families with those intimate final moments with their loved ones.

George Family Cremation And Burial offer visitations at the family’s residence to allow for overnight or multi-day visitations. Visitations and services aren’t only limited to the home, they can be at a place of worship or other facilities where allowed.

4worldlovers:
Deciding what to do with a beloved pet after their passing is a very personal decision. In San Diego, most owners elect for pet cremation, although some elect to bury their pet at home where permitted by law.

Pet parents may make their own arrangements, or we may assist you by making the arrangements for you with a pet crematorium that is respectful, trustworthy and personalized.

And if your pet has passed at home naturally, we can come to your home and assist with the aftercare option of your choice.

Communal pet cremation: Ashes are not returned to the owner and are respectfully scattered at sea. Prices begin at $175 (weight dependent).

Individual pet cremation: Your pet’s own ashes will be in a cedar, acacia, or biodegradable urn, along with a clay paw print and a fur clipping. In San Diego and South Riverside Counties, we proudly offer water cremation. Our in-house water cremation services are environmentally friendly and return 20% more to families, compared to traditional fire cremation. We offer traditional fire cremation in San Diego upon request with a partner cremation facility. We will care for your pet with honor, dignity, and compassion. Prices begin at $275 (weight dependent).

Biodegradable urns are intended to be buried and do not come with a nameplate.

Individual pet cremation with home hand delivery: We understand that sometimes it can be too difficult to pick up your beloved pet’s remains. We can provide a home hand delivery for an additional $75.

Urn options included with Individual Cremation (left to right: Acacia, Biodegradable Natural, Biodegradable Floral, Cedar):

Clay Paw Print: Clay Paw Prints are made with white oven-baked clay, can be round or heart-shaped, and include your pet’s name. One clay paw print is included with Individual cremation.

Ink Paw or Nose Print: Ink Paw Prints and Nose Prints are made on cardstock and are perfect for framing or using as a template for a tattoo. Price: $15

Fur Clipping: Fur clippings are placed inside glass vials with a cork. One fur clipping is included with Individual cremation. Price: $10

Clay Paw Print Christmas Ornament: Christmas Ornaments are with oven-baked clay, can be round or heart-shaped. Price: $35

Clay Paw Print Christmas Ornament, shown in white clay and may come in white or terracotta

*Disclaimer: Sometimes it is not possible, despite the aftercare company’s best efforts, to acquire a lock of fur. In those rare instances the aftercare company will notify the family of this prior to receiving the cremains of their loved ones.

Sometimes the decisions are too powerful for you to make and we understand your grief. Allow us to help you and put your mind at ease when moving forward with pet cremation. Please contact us for more information.